Andrew Haigh, who made All of Us Strangers and 45 Years, is one of the great directors of quiet emotional devastation, and A Long Winter takes him to the stark Mountain West of the early 1950s. As one son leaves for Korea, his mother slips into depression and one day walks out into a snowstorm, leaving husband and son to search for her. If Haigh's films wreck you in the best way, this is your festival screening.
What to expect
Expect a Main Slate screening of an intimate period drama, shown to a quiet, attentive festival audience. Bring tissues and plan something gentle afterward. The film unfolds slowly and rewards patience, so it suits viewers who like character-driven, emotionally heavy dramas.
Good to know
- Screenings are at Film at Lincoln Center on West 65th Street; take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center
- Festival screenings often sell out, so buy ahead and check for day-of rush or standby lines
- Seats are reserved, so arrive a little early to clear the lobby and find your row
- Main Slate films often open in theatres later, but the festival is the first chance in New York
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Common questions
Who directed A Long Winter?
Andrew Haigh, director of All of Us Strangers and 45 Years.
What is it about?
A boy in the early 1950s Mountain West watches his family come undone, and his mother disappears into the wilderness during a snowstorm.
